Jed the lurcher was taken in by the Dogs Trust as a four-month old puppy.

He has been adopted on a couple of occasions but each time the owner has had to return him.

The dog was too energetic for the first family and on the second occasion he had to be returned due to a change of circumstances.

It is thought that over the past seven years Jed has been overlooked by more than 17,000 potential suitors – as the average stay for a dog which needs rehoming is just 29 days, according to Battersea Dogs Home.

The Dogs Trust in Darlington, County Durham, is now putting out a fresh appeal to find a "forever home" for the loving lurcher – which they describe as a “friendly and affectionate chap”.

LOVING: Jed with pictured with Nikki Holroyd who has been looking after him [SWNS]

“Jed has been in kennels for a long time and he just needs someone to give him a chance”

Nikki Holroyd, a canine carer at the Dogs Trust

Nikki Holroyd, a canine carer at the Dogs Trust in Darlington, said: "Jed came into us from another kennels as a four-month old puppy.

"He is really cuddly and he loves affection. He spends his day in the office with all the staff, laying on a duvet.

"Lurchers often get overlooked. People are put off by how much exercise they think they need but they don't need too much.

"Jed has been in kennels for a long time and he just needs someone to give him a chance."

The Dogs Trust says Jed will need an experienced person to rescue him because can be energetic and needs some training.

To adopt Jed please call the centre on 01325 333114.

ADORABLE: The Dogs Trust are desperate for Jed to find a loving home [SWNS]